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Kamran Mahmood

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
112 Hanes Hse, Box 102356, Durham, NC 27710
112 Hanes Hse, Box 102356, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2022 - Present Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2016 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Navigational Bronchoscopy or Transthoracic Needle Biopsy for Lung Nodules.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · June 5, 2025 BACKGROUND: Each year, millions of pulmonary nodules are identified incidentally or through lung cancer screening, and many involve biopsy to distinguish cancer from benign processes. Both navigational bronchoscopy and computed tomography-guided transthora ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Survey of Program Directors on Procedural Competence and Volume in the US Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowships.

Journal Article J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · April 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: In the United States, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) fellowship training traditionally requires performing a minimum number of bronchoscopy and pleural procedures to be deemed competent. However, expert panel recommendations favor ... Full text Link to item Cite

Management of Central Airway Obstruction: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline.

Journal Article Chest · January 2025 BACKGROUND: Central airway obstruction (CAO), seen in a variety of malignant and nonmalignant airway disorders, is associated with a poor prognosis. The management of CAO is dependent on provider training and local resources, which may make the clinical ap ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Illinois · 2005 M.P.H.
King Edward Medical University (Pakistan) · 1995 M.B.B.S.